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Weekly Funding Roundup (Apr 22–29, 2026): Indian Startups Bag $310 Million Across 28 Deals

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Weekly Indian startup funding roundup April 22 to 29 2026 showing 310 million across 28 deals

Indian startups raised approximately $310 million across 28 disclosed deals between April 22 and April 29, 2026, with home services, fintech, gaming and deeptech leading activity.

Key Facts

Key facts: Weekly Funding Roundup (Apr 22–29, 2026): Indian Startups Bag $310 Million Across 28 Deals
DetailValue
Deal size$310 M
StageSeries D
HeadquartersChennai, India
SectorWeekly Roundup
CoverageStartup Funding

The week of April 22 to April 29, 2026 saw Indian startups close approximately $310 million across 28 disclosed deals, with notable activity in home services, fintech, gaming and deeptech.


Top Deals of the Week


  • Snabbit — $56 million Series D for 10-minute home services
  • Sahi — $33 million Series B at 3x valuation
  • Oolka — $14 million Series A for AI financial agents
  • LightFury Games — $11 million for AAA mythological game
  • HyugaLife — ₹100 crore Series A for nutrition marketplace
  • Oolka (Series A) — Accel-led AI consumer finance round

  • Stage-Wise Breakdown


  • Seed: 11 deals, ~$22 million
  • Series A: 9 deals, ~$96 million
  • Series B+: 8 deals, ~$192 million

  • Sector Mix


  • Fintech: 28% of deal value
  • Consumer & D2C: 22%
  • AI & SaaS: 18%
  • Gaming & Media: 11%
  • Deeptech & Climate: 9%
  • Others: 12%

  • Other Highlights


  • Peak XV Partners fully exited MobiKwik via a ₹130 crore block deal
  • PlaySimple filed a DRHP for a ₹3,150 crore IPO
  • A Chennai-based ocean robotics startup, Vikra, raised $1 million seed

  • Why This Matters


    Weekly deal velocity has stabilised at 25–30 disclosed rounds, signalling a healthy post-correction baseline for Indian venture activity. Late-stage Series C and D cheques are returning meaningfully, especially for startups with clear paths to profitability.

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    Reported by Rohit Menon. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.

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